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Blockchain, Crypto

Binance pauses spot trading for ‘routine’ operating update, CEO says

March 24, 2023

Via: Investing.com

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, paused spot trading on Friday due to what its chief executive Changpeng Zhao called a minor glitch. “Initial analysis indicates matching engine encountered a bug on a trailing stop order (a weird one)” Zhao […]


Mobile payments, Paytech, Retail

Binance partners Ingenico to support global crypto adoption

February 24, 2023

Via: ThePaypers

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has partnered with France-based paytech Ingenico to enable in-store payments in France. The partnership includes the launc of a pilot programme that accepts more than 50 cryptocurrencies and will be available only on Ingenico Axium payment terminals […]


Blockchain, Crypto

Binance and Huobi Freeze $1.4 Million in Crypto Linked to North Korea

February 17, 2023

Via: Bitcoin.com

North Korea-Linked Crypto Frozen by Binance and Huobi Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic said Tuesday that it has collaborated with cryptocurrency exchanges Binance and Huobi “to freeze Lazarus Group hack proceeds.” Elliptic wrote: Crypto exchanges Binance and Huobi today froze accounts […]


Blockchain, Crypto

Coinbase Fined €3.3 Million in Netherlands, Exchange Considers Appeal

January 27, 2023

Via: Bitcoin.com

Dutch Monetary Authority Fines Coinbase for Operating Without Registration De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) has imposed an administrative fine of €3,325,000 (over $3.6 million) on Coinbase Europe Limited, on Jan. 18, 2023. An announcement explained the penalty with the exchange offering […]


Invest tech, Trading

Token dump following Binance listing raises insider trading suspicions

January 23, 2023

Via: Cointelegraph

Insider trading has become a burning topic in the crypto ecosystem, especially in light of the recent conviction of an ex-Coinbase manager’s brother. The insider trading charges were believed to be the first involving cryptocurrency, and now another set of […]


Invest tech, RegTech

Binance Now Authorized in 7 EU Countries — Sweden Becomes Latest Member State to Give Approval

January 13, 2023

Via: Bitcoin.com

Binance Approved to Operate in 7 EU Countries Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced Thursday that its Swedish entity, Binance Nordics AB, “has been granted registration as a financial institution for management and trading in virtual currency by the Swedish Financial Supervisory […]


Invest tech, Trading

Binance employees to adhere to 90-day period prior to trading

January 10, 2023

Via: Cointelegraph

Crypto exchange Binance has been a major talking point since the downfall of FTX, both inside and outside of the crypto industry. The company and its founder, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, have been under a microscope in an attempt to keep […]


Invest tech, RegTech

Binance Joins Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists

January 9, 2023

Via: Bitcoin.com

Crypto Exchange Binance Seeks Additional Sanctions Training for Its Compliance Team Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange in terms of daily trading volume, has joined the Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists (ACSS) which works to improve the qualification of sanctions compliance […]


Blockchain, Crypto

Binance Launches Blockchain Education Program in Kazakhstan

December 22, 2022

Via: Bitcoin.com

Binance Exchange to Help Teach Blockchain at Kazakhstan’s Universities The world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, is launching an education program in Kazakhstan. The trading platform is preparing to provide blockchain training to more than 40,000 students by 2026 at universities […]


Blockchain, Crypto

As Criticism Of Binance grows, It Joins Lobbying Organization

December 20, 2022

Via: Blockchain News

Binance has joined the Chamber of Digital Commerce, which is a lobbying organization for the cryptocurrency market in the United States, according to a press release that was issued by the exchange on December 20. After receiving feedback that it […]


Invest tech, Markets

Stablecoin BUSD’s Supply Shrunk by 3.24 Billion in 3 Days, Market Cap Is Down 20% Since Last Month

December 16, 2022

Via: Bitcoin.com

BUSD’s Supply Declined by 3.24 Billion Since Dec. 13 Amid the speculation surrounding Binance and the large number of withdrawals (over $3B) that took place on Dec. 13, 2022, the stablecoin BUSD has seen its supply reduced by 14.77% in […]


Blockchain, Crypto

Africa was Fastest-Growing Region for Binance in 2022 Review

December 9, 2022

Via: The Fintech Times

Binance reveals that it has recorded a significant increase in those using Binance Pay across Africa. The cross-border crypto payment solution aims to increase financial inclusion and accessibility across the continent. The crypto and blockchain company also released the Binance […]


Invest tech, Trading

From a $32 Billion Valuation to Financial Troubles: An In-Depth Look at the Rise and Fall of FTX

November 10, 2022

Via: Bitcoin.com

FTX’s Slide From a $32 Billion Valuation to Needing an Emergency Lifeline At 4:00 p.m. (ET) on Nov. 9, 2022, the world’s largest crypto asset exchange by trade volume announced it would be backing out of purchasing FTX. This was […]


Invest tech, Markets

Binance exchange burns $547M worth of BNB tokens

October 13, 2022

Via: Cointelegraph

Crypto exchange platform Binance has concluded its 21st quarterly BNB tickers down $259 burn, eliminating around $547 million worth of BNB tokens from its supply. In an announcement, Binance said that it had destroyed a total of 2,065,152 BNB tokens, […]


Invest tech, RegTech

Binance Creates Global Advisory Board to Tackle Regulatory Challenges

September 23, 2022

Via: Bitcoin.com

Crypto Exchange Binance Secures Qualified Advice on Regulatory Matters Binance, the world’s leading digital asset exchange in terms of trading volume, has established a Global Advisory Board. The body is comprised of “distinguished experts in public policy, government, finance, economics, […]


Paytech, Retail

Ukrainian Supermarket Chain to Accept Cryptocurrencies Through Binance Pay

September 16, 2022

Via: Bitcoin.com

Ukrainians to Shop Online From Varus Supermarket Using Crypto Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange by daily trading volume, and Ukraine’s supermarket chain Varus have announced a partnership that will allow Ukrainian shoppers to purchase food and other goods online with […]


Paytech, Retail

Dubai Luxury Hotel Palazzo Versace Allows Guests to Pay in Crypto

September 13, 2022

Via: Bitcoin.com

Cryptocurrency Infrastructure Provider A luxury hotel based in Dubai, Palazzo Versace, recently said it would allow guests to pay for services offered at its premises using cryptocurrency. As stated in a Business Traveller report, starting on September 7, guests staying […]